Junior Locally Employed Doctor Clinical Fellow (JCF)

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Clinical Fellow to join the Urology team at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] (MFT). This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad clinical experience within a large, dynamic and supportive department delivering services across multiple hospital sites.

The successful candidate will gain exposure to a wide range of urological conditions, including elective and emergency care, within both inpatient and outpatient settings. The role offers opportunities to develop skills in ward-based care, outpatient clinics and theatre sessions, supported by experienced consultants and a multidisciplinary team.

This post is ideal for doctors looking to build experience in urology or strengthen their portfolio prior to higher specialist training.

Main Duties of the Job

The post holder will support the delivery of urology services across the Trust, working closely with consultants, registrars and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Key duties include:

• Assessment and management of patients admitted under urology for elective and emergency care
• Participation in consultant-led ward rounds and ongoing inpatient care
• Attendance at outpatient clinics, flexible cystoscopy lists and day-case surgical activity
• Participation in theatre sessions and operative experience where appropriate
• Contribution to the acute urology service, including participation in the on-call rota
• Attendance at MDT, radiology and governance meetings where required
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and supporting patient flow across sites
• Participation in audit, quality improvement and teaching activities

The post holder will be expected to work flexibly across sites in line with service requirements and contribute to the departmental rota.

About us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to progress your career.With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.

We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.

At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.

If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow's healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

Job Details

• Date posted: 27 April 2026
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Doctor - other
• Salary: £52,656 to £65,048 a year
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 349-WTWA-7861979
• Job locations: Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

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As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application!

Diversity Matters

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise

Desirable

• MRCS Part A or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a resident doctor within the NHS or equivalent
• Experience in assessment and management of acutely unwell patients
• Evidence of working within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Previous experience in Urology
• Experience in surgical specialties
• Experience participating in on-call rotas

Clinical Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to assess and manage patients in elective and emergency settings
• Safe clinical decision-making with appropriate escalation
• Understanding of clinical governance and patient safety

Desirable

• Basic urological procedural skills (e.g. catheterisation, assisting in theatre)
• Familiarity with outpatient and day-case pathways

Audit, Teaching & Research

Essential

• Evidence of participation in audit or quality improvement
• Willingness to participate in teaching

Desirable

• Completion of audit cycle
• Teaching experience
• Research/publications

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Good organisational and time management skills

Other Requirements

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly across sites
• Willingness to participate in full shift rota
• Commitment to CPD

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

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Address

Manchester Royal Infirmary

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Joshua Walker

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